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Vermont Pride Theater presents “Perfect Arrangement”
January 25, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Join Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler Music Hall for the northeastern premiere of Topher Payne’s prize-winning new play “Perfect Arrangement,” in a benefit staged reading, on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to the civil rights work of LGBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders. “Perfect Arrangement” is set…
Chaffee hosts special sip ‘n’ dip to benefit Huntington’s
January 25, 2017
Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is hosting Arts Night Out with Heart on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 6-9 p.m. Follow along with art instructor Ann McFarren to complete a painting. Bring a friend and a bottle of wine while tapping into creativity—all while supporting a good cause—Huntington’s Disease Society of America.…
Audubon presents bird-friendly maple program
January 25, 2017
Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Audubon Vermont and Rutland County Audubon societies are sponsoring a presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Fox Room at the Rutland Free Library, 10 Court Street, Rutland. This informative and entertaining presentation will explore Audubon’s efforts to integrate habitat management with maple sugarbush management. The…
Pico hosts skiteering competition, a new challenge for snow enthusiasts
January 25, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 28—KILLINGTON—This season a new challenge awaits skiers and snowboarders alike. There is a new form of competition on the hill—skiteering. Head to Pico Mountain on Saturday, Jan. 28 to compete in this true challenge for backcountry enthusiasts and resort skiers and snowboarders alike. What is skiteering and how does it work? Single competitors,…
First Congregational Church invites public to free dinner and a movie
January 25, 2017
Sunday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—First Congregational Church of Fair Haven is sponsoring a film series starting Sunday, Jan. 29. “One” will be shown in a series of sessions running Sundays, Jan. 29-March 6. In 1973, Birmingham, Ala., was torn by racism and hate. God worked through the Woodlawn High School’s football team to…
Monthly group invites public to bird watch and get exercise at West Rutland marsh walk
January 25, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Join the Rutland County Audubon Society for its monthly bird monitoring walk to the West Rutland marsh on Saturday, Jan. 28. To date 151 species, from least bittern to northern shrike, have been recorded at this important bird area (IBA). Join for the 3.7 mile loop around the marsh…
Devil’s Bowl to host awards ceremony
January 25, 2017
Order tickets by Jan. 27 RUTLAND—Devil’s Bowl Speedway will bring the 2016 stock car racing season to its official close in style with a two-night gala on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4. The annual Banquet of Champions will be presented at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington on Route 7, Rutland. The Banquet of Champions has been…
Voice lessons now being offered in Plymouth
January 25, 2017
PLYMOUTH—Instructor Dan Laubach is a recent graduate of Cairn University’s music education program with a concentration in voice. He’s taught both men and women, ages 10-50. He recently moved to the area and is excited to help expand the community’s love and passion for music. He specializes in working with beginners and intermediate musicians who are interested…
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January 19, 2017
Wednesday Jan. 18 Bikram Yoga ** 6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300. RAVNAH Clinics ** 8:30 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/foot care clinics: 8:30 a.m. at Dorset Area VNA &…
PossumHaw to perform farewell concert at Tinmouth Old Firehouse, band to retire after winter
January 18, 2017
Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—TINMOUTH—The Old Firehouse Crew is pleased but sad to announce that PossumHaw will be bringing their much-loved original bluegrass and folk music to Tinmouth one last time on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. After performing together for 12 years, PossumHaw is playing its final round of shows this winter. Husband…
Vermont’s Heliand Consort presents “Crossing the Bar” program
January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Vermont based woodwind trio Heliand Consort is presenting a program titled “Crossing the Bar” at Brandon Music on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The group will explore the relationship between classical and folk music, with selections ranging from Flemish Renaissance folk songs to music of Dvorák and Gershwin.…
Duane Carleton and Rick Redington bring back the Heavily Brothers
January 18, 2017
Friday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Music fan-favorites Rick Redington and Duane Carleton will reunite their acoustic duo the Heavily Brothers on Friday, Jan. 20 at The Foundry in Killington. The 9 p.m. show is free and open to anyone 21 years of age and older. The Heavily Brothers perform a wildly diverse and unpredictable range…
Paramount Theatre offers wide variety of performance genres
January 18, 2017
RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre has a busy week with a variety of acts in genres of all types. Running Jan. 19-21 is the No Strings Marionette Company with its popular puppet show, “Nick of Time” being performed at the Paramount Theatre’s sibling mini-theatre, the Brick Box. Suspend reality and take a trip that is truly out…
“Gypsy,” the great American musical, to be featured in Ludlow
January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Considered by many to be one of the greatest American musicals on Broadway, “Gypsy” will be presented by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium. “Gypsy” is a 1959 musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,…
Proctorsville resident talks about photographing local wildlife
January 18, 2017
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.—CAVENDISH—On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., noted photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk about his wildlife photos. The presentation will take place at the Cavendish town office meeting room, 37 High Street in Cavendish. O’Donoghue is an accomplished photographer, especially concentrating on all…